DESCRIPTION OF COURSES POST FIRST DEGREE INTAKE

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DESCRIPTION OF COURSES – POST FIRST DEGREE INTAKEFLAW 261 Ghana Legal SystemThe major legal systems of the world, Classification of the branches of the Law, Introduction ofBritish Jurisdiction into Gold Coast and Sources of Law – Common Law, Equity, Statutes,Subsidiary Legislation, History of the Court System and Jurisdiction and powers of the courtsand quasi-judicial bodies. Alternative procedures for the settlement of disputes, The Legalprofession and its role in Society and Legal Aid, Language and Study Skills and Legal Writing,Techniques of Legal Research, Oral Presentation.FLAW 262 Legal MethodThe Nature of Law – Function & Theory of Law, The Theories and mechanics of judicialdecision-making, Elements of Civil and Criminal Procedure, The doctrine of Stare decisis and itsoperation in the Ghana Legal System, General principles of statutory interpretation, Remedies.FLAW 281 Law of Contract IContract as a legal category in the Ghana Legal Systems Historical development andassumptions. Formation of Contract, Enforceability of Agreements as Contracts in Law(Doctrine of Consideration, Formal Requirements). Privity of Contract; Assignments; Agency,The contents and Types of Contracts.FLAW 282 Law of Contract IIVitiating Factors (Mistake, Misrepresentation, Duress and Undue Influence). Public Policy andEnforcement of Contractual Obligations, Discharge of Contracts, Remedies for Breach ofContract (Damages, Equitable remedies and procedural Strategies), Contract Law and EconomicRealities.FLAW 291 Constitutional Law I (Constitutional Theory)Constitutional Law – Problems of definition and content, Constitutionalism, The Relationshipbetween municipal and International Law, Coup de tats/Revolutions and continuity ofConstitutions, The concept of separation of powers, The supremacy of the Constitution andjudicial review, The Concept of the Rule of Law, Human Rights, Natural Justice.FLAW 292 Constitutional Law II (Constitution of Ghana)The Constitutional Evolution of Ghana, The Executive, The Parliament, The Judiciary,Independent Institutions, The Rights and Duties of the Citizen, The Law of CitizenshipCommissions/ Committees of Enquiry, The Electoral Process, Proceedings involving theRepublic, Local Government, Traditional Constitutionalism – Chieftaincy Law, Outlines ofJudicial Remedies.

FLAW 233 Public International Law IIntroduction: Nature and Context of International Law, Sources of International Law, Subjects ofInternational Law, State Territory and Jurisdiction, the Law of the Sea, Air and Outer Space.FLAW 224 Public International Law IIIndividuals, Nationality and state Responsibility, Law of Treaties, Diplomatic Law, HumanRights, Settlement of Disputes, The Use of Force, International Organisation.FLAW 218 Administrative LawNature of Administrative Law, Constitutional doctrines and theories relevant to AdministrativeLaw, The Executive Branch of Government: Administrative and Public Sector Institutions, LocalGovernment, The Law-making powers of the Administration, Natural Justice and theAdministration, Review of discretionary powers, Judicial remedies, Extra-judicial remedies(Commission of Human Rights and Administrative Justice, Administrative Tribunals),Commission and Committee of Enquiry, Proceedings between the state and its servants andagents.FLAW 251 Gender and the Law IGender from a Historical and Anthropological Perspective, Women’s Status from a CulturalPerspective: Customary Norms and Societal Values, Gender and Global Issues: (PopulationPlanning, Women and the World’s Economy, Women and Political Leadership, Women andPornography; Women and Prostitution).FLAW 252 Gender and the Law II (Selected Topics)1. Legal issues in Family Law: Marriage, Divorce, Custody and Support of Children, SurrogateMother Contracts.2. Gender and health – Legal Issues Involving Reproductive Matters: Access to Contraception,Abortion, Sterilization, Infanticide, Drug and Alcohol Abuse during Pregnancy, FemaleCircumcision.3. Legal Issues Involving Gender and Criminal Law: rape, Domestic Violence4. Issues Involving Education5. Gender and Employment: Legal Issues Involving Restrictive Access to Certain Occupations;Discriminatory Practices in Hiring and promotion; Sexual Harassment, Family Leave Policies.6. Legal Issues Involving Women and Property; Women and Inheritance7. Legal Issues Involving Women and Development; Women in Political ProcessFLAW 317 Torts I (Intentional Tort)Nature, History, Aims of the Law of Torts, General Principles of Liability, Choice of Law intorts Cases in Ghana, International Interference with Person and Property, Economic Torts,Nuisance, The rule is Rylands V. Fletcher, Vicarious Liability

FLAW 318 Torts II (Negligence & Defamation)General Negligence, Specific Negligence Actions (Employer’s liability to his employees,Products Liability, Occupiers Liability, Liability for Statements - Negligent statements, Deceit),Statutory duties, Death in relation to Torts, Defamation.FLAW 373 Immovable Property I (Customary Land Law)1. Preliminary Matters: The Concept of Land and Immovable Property, The Nature and Scopeof the Law of Immovable Property, The Concept of Ownership and the Appropriate Terminologyfor the Description and Analysis of the System of Land Tenure.2. The Customary Law Interests in Land: The Allodial Title, The Usufructuary Interest,Customary Law Tenancies.3. Persons Who Can Hold Interests In Land: The Stool and Management of Stool Property, TheFamily a Holder of Interests in Land, Marital Family Property.FLAW 374 Immovable Property II4. Common Law Interests in Land: Introduction to the Law of Tenure and Estates, Equitableand Legal Interests, the Law of Landlord and Tenant, Co-Ownership.5. Uncertainty in Land Titles and Insecurity in Land Transactions and Attempted Solutions:Nature, Estoppel, Limitation of Actions, Registration of Instruments Affecting Land, Land TitleRegistration.6. Compulsory Acquisition and State Administration of Land Introduction to the Law ofNatural Resources: Introduction to Minerals and Mining Law, Introduction to Forestry Law,Concessions.7. Introduction to Physical Planning Law8. Land Law ReformFLAW 313/371 Criminal Law I (General Principles)Nature and Scope of Criminal Law, The Requirements of Criminal Liability and Mens Rea,Causation, Capacity, General Defences, Special Defences: (Intoxication and Insanity,Provocation).FLAW 372 Criminal Law II (Specific Offences)The Law of Attempt – Inchoate Offences and Parties, Abatement and Conspiracy, Offencesagainst the Person: Homicide, Offences Against the right of property, Offences against PublicMorals and Public Order, Offences against the State: Treason and Sedition.FLAW 337 Natural Resource Law IRights, Institutions and Non-Financial Obligations: Introductory Survey of the Mining Sector,Mineral Exploration and Production Rights, Introductory Survey of the Petroleum Sector,Petroleum Exploration and Production Rights, Land rights and Mineral/Petroleum Rights,Environmental and Safety Issues in Mineral/Petroleum Operations, The Mineral Resources of theSeabed and Ocean Floor, Legal Regulation of Trees and Forests.

FLAW 347 International Human Rights Law IThe Evolution of the Concept of Human Rights, Historical Antecedents of Human Rights, TheUnited Nations Human Rights System, and the European System for the Protection of HumanRights, The Inter-American Human Rights System, The African System of Human and People’sRight System, The CSCE and the Helsinki Final Act, Non-Governmental Organizations,Domestic Absorptions.FLAW 348 International Human Rights Law II (Specified Topics)International Humanitarian Law, The Principle of Equality or Non-Discrimination withParticular Reference to Women’s Rights, The Rights of the Child, Freedom of Opinion andExpression, Human Rights and the Criminal Justice System, The Rights of Minorities andIndigenous Peoples, The International Law of Refugees and Aliens, Human Rights in CrossCultural Perspective.FLAW 353 Environmental Law IIntroduction: Evolution, Nature, Object and Development of International Environmental Lawand Policy. The Sources of International Environmental Law. Breaches of Environmental Lawand Liability for Environmental Harm, Regulation of Environmental Sectors International/Domestic (Protection of Marine Environment Against Pollution, Protecting InlandWaters and Rivers, Combating Air Pollution, Protection of Wildlife). Trans Sectoral Problems(Toxic or Dangerous Products and Wastes, Radio activity, Ozone Depletion, Global Warming).Environmental Impact Assessment.FLAW 410 Long EssayAs required of undergraduate students.FLAW 403 Jurisprudence IIntroduction – The Nature of Jurisprudence, Natural Law Theories, Positivism, The Pure Theoryof Law, Historical School of Jurisprudence, Realism – American and Scandinavian.FLAW 404 Jurisprudence IISociological School of Jurisprudence, Customary Law, Marxist Theory of Law and State,Theories of Rights – Hohfeldian Rights, Human Rights (if not offered as an Elective) etc.,Gender and the Law, Law and Development, Islamic LawFLAW 407 Equity and TrustsHistorical Background: Origin, Nature and Development of Equity. Maxims of Equity,Remedies: Specific Performance, Injunctions, Rectification, Rescission, Account, Delivery upand Cancellation of Documents, Declaratory Judgement, Uses and Trusts.FLAW 408 Law of Succession1. Pledges and Mortgages2. Succession Testate: Customary and Statutory Intestate:i. A brief outline of the customary aspect.ii. Intestate Succession Law, 1985 (PNDCL. 111

iii. Effect of PNDCL.111 on (a) Marriage Ordinance, Cap. 127, (b) Marriage of MohammedanOrdinance, Cap 129, (c) Customary Law.3. The Dead as property.FLAW 435 International Trade LawThe Law of international Trade – the importance of trade; sources of Law of International Tradelaw; formulating agencies etc., etc. The outline of the sale transaction – International Sales ofGoods; special terms, INCOTERMS etc. International Sales contracts based on Sea carriage –c.i.f., fob, C & F, ex works etc. Insurance of Goods in the International Sale Transaction (inoutline). Payment in international sales (Letters of Credit etc.) Disputes in internationaltransactions – the conflict of laws, the problems of conflict, proper law of the contract etc.;proceedings and jurisdiction; the Mareva injunction; the Mareva injunction; the enforcement offoreign judgments and awards.FLAW 436 International Investment LawIntroductory – Principal issues in controversy regarding foreign investments and the SovereignAuthority of states over foreign investments. International Contracts, Nationalisation andCompensation, Permanent Sovereignty of states over natural resources, Codes of conduct forMultinational Corporations, Transfer of Technology, New Methods of Investment DisputeSettlement.FLAW 476 Natural Resource Law IIMarketing and Financial Issues: Financing Mineral and Petroleum Operations, The fiscalRegime for Mineral and Petroleum Operations, Marketing Arrangements for Mineral/Petroleum,Exchange Control, Electricity Supply Arrangements, Stability Issues, Dispute Settlement.FLAW 431 Intellectual Property Law I1. Introduction to Intellectual Property Law: Historical background, characteristics anddefinition of intellectual property law. Main fields of intellectual property namely, patents, utilitymodels, industrial designs, trademarks, trade secrets, copyright law neighbouring rights2. Patents: Evolution of patent law and its justification, Conditions of Patentability, National,Regional and International administration of the patent system, Rights of the Patentee and scopeof protection, Utility models3. Copyright Law and Neighbouring rights: Historical development of copyright law –national and international levels, Basic principles of copyright law, The impact of emergingtechnologies on copyright, Authors societies, Neighbouring Rights.FLAW 432 Intellectual Property Law II1. Trade Marks and Unfair Competition: Introductory overview of trade mark law, Trade markrights and protection, National and International administration of works and registration,General principles of unfair competition law, The Economic tort of passing off.2. Industrial Design: Objective of an industrial design – Legal System, The varying regimes ofindustrial design Law – National and International.3. Confidential Information and Trade Secrets: The Nature of Protectable ConfidentialInformation and its obligations, Employee relationships, Defence and remedies.

4. Transfer of Technology: The concept of technology transfer, Licensing agreements includingcompulsory licensing, Economic effects of Intellectual Property, Ghanaian Law and Practice ontechnology Transfers.5. Regional ArrangementsFLAW 467 Conflict of Laws I (General Part)Introduction to the Conflict of Laws. Concept and Meaning of Foreign Law; proof of ForeignLaw; Exclusion of Applicable Foreign Law. Domicile – The Traditional Rules and theirApplication in Ghana; Developments around the World. Jurisdiction – In personam; In Rem;Exceptions to Jurisdiction – sovereign immunity. Foreign Judgements and Foreign ArbitralAwards. Contracts – Determination of the Proper Law, Law governing Specific Topics. Torts –Historical Development of the rule for Determining the Applicable Law; Various Views as to theApplicable Law – Lex Loci; Phillips v. Eyre as modified by Chaplin v. Boys, Proper Law ofTort.FLAW 468 Conflict of Laws IIMovable and Immovable property, Succession, Family Law (in outline only) – Capacity tomarry; Matrimonial uses; Recognition of Foreign Decrees. Domestic Relations – Custody,Guardianship, Legitimacy, Legitimation and Adoption. Classification, Incidental Question,Renvoi, Substance and Procedure, Theories and Methods.FLAW 497 Commercial Law I (Sale of Goods and Hire Purchase)1. Sale of Goods: Nature and Formation of a Contract of Sale, Types of obligations Created bythe Sale of Goods Act, Duties of the Seller, Duties of the Buyer, Transfer of Property and risk ,Remedies of the Seller, Remedies of the Buyer, C.I.F. AND F.O.B. Sales2. The Law on Hire-Purchase: Nature of Hire Purchase Agreements, History of Hire PurchaseLaw in Ghana – (pre 1958 to date), Hirer’s right of termination and Completion, Owner’s rightof recovery, Implied terms, Third Party Rights.FLAW 498 Commercial Law II (Agency and Banking)Definition and Existence of Agency, Capacity to act as Principal, Capacity to act as Agent,Agent’s duties to his Principal, Agent’s rights against the Principal, Relationship of Principal andAgent with third Party, Banks, Banking, and Non-Banking Financial Institutions, NegotiableInstruments and their Kin, Banker-Customer Relations, Securities Regulation.FLAW 418 Environmental Law IIMarine Environment, Biodiversity Conservation, Regionalism: Africa and the EC, the GhanaianEnvironment, Trade, War, Human Rights and the Environment: An overview.

for the Description and Analysis of the System of Land Tenure. 2. The Customary Law Interests in Land: The Allodial Title, The Usufructuary Interest, Customary Law Tenancies. 3. Persons Who Can Hold Interests In Land: The Stool and Management of Stool Property, The Family a Holder of Int

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